I made myself drive to the Letters & Ligatures show in Philadelphia, and not because I didn’t want to go but because I hate going out at all really. But this show was worth facing the public and weaving through a crowd to see the perfectly cut letterforms and bright colors exhibited by House Industries at the 222 Gallery.

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Tonight is the opening reception for Letters & Ligatures in Philadelphia at the 222 Gallery. Are you going? I am. I don’t venture out much so if you want to meet me now would be the time!

Visual nomenclature fuels language, facilitates communication and forms the basis of a civilized society. Without standardized lexigraphy, we could not create the essence of truth, allowing history to pass on the tongues of those who change it to suit their needs. Written language is also crucial to our cultural survival. It tells us when to stop, where to go, who to see and what to desire while providing the syntax of our earliest memories and our final thoughts. House Industries artists decided that if written symbols play such an important role in our physical, mental and social well being, they might as well look good.

I’ll be posting photos from the show through twitter @difaye tonight and a full post on Monday right here! What to expect? See below:

I have to post about the love I have for one-color illustration, which usually works best on your favorite wardrobe item, a t-shirt. Above is a video from the 2008 Back in Black T-Shirt Show featuring an amazing line-up of artists who are beyond talented. Take a look at that screenprinting contraption, they mean business! The event is hosted by Back in Black Apparel and is presented by Hydro 74 and Pale Horse and this years event is being held May 16.

Back in Black 2 – Teaser Trailer from Joshua Smith on Vimeo

And if you can’t make it in person, you can order the t-shirts online from May 1 – May 31 at BackandBlackApparel.com. All designs are limited editions, made-to-order and only available from Back in Black Apparel. So let’s recap, limited edition t-shirts by the world’s leading digital artists on May 16 in Tampa, Florida at Czar’s Imperial Theatre.

Mark your calendars boys and girls because this is going to be a good one! Too bad I live in PA or I would attend, but lucky for me I’ve got a friend who lives in Tampa who I might be able to convince to go for me!